Rakell or Timo Keeper Question?

[estarr31]

Debating on whether to keep Rakell or Timo next year. Byfuglien is currently in that spot and may be tough to replace in my format, but hard to pass up going younger.

[hockeyrobot]

I would keep Byfuglien in your format over both. My choice on the wingers depends on what Anaheim does at the deadline and in the offseason. If they go rebuild I would probably choose Timo.

[LawMan]

I think you keep the 6 you have bolded in your signature (including Byfuglien). If you're set on keeping 1 I prefer Timo to Rakell. Subject to change if Rakell gets moved before the start of next season.

[estarr31]

Thanks. Barring absolute decline rest of season from Byf, I'm probably keeping him but figured Timo over Rakell is a fair backup.

[CHunter]

Rakell for me

[HonkyTonkMan]

Buff
Timo
Rakell

In that order for me

[GSD]

Rakell, until Timo gets some pp time.

[lucafen4]

Keep Buff - you wont' be able to redraft him. You might need to target Rakell/Meier in the first few rounds, but likely you can get them back. Unless you're drafting early in 1st round - you won't get a chance to nabb Buff. He'll be gone top 3 picks.

[JaysFan]

Keep Buff - you wont' be able to redraft him. You might need to target Rakell/Meier in the first few rounds, but likely you can get them back. Unless you're drafting early in 1st round - you won't get a chance to nabb Buff. He'll be gone top 3 picks.

I agree with this.

[estarr31]

I agree with this.

Likely my plan. I already traded away my early picks next year (did the same last two seasons), which is how I acquired Timo, Rakell, and Klingberg this year. Just wanted to gauge what others thought and evaluate options. I kept Pasta this year over Letang (and would do that over again no question) but my keepers are clearly veterans primed for short-term. Thanks all.